U.S. 'Preferred' Stock Market; Asia Looks 'Attractive.' StanChart's Brice Says

The video discusses the current economic environment, focusing on the EMH backdrop, market sentiment, and the impact of the dollar rally on Asian markets. It highlights the oversold nature of Asian equities and their attractive valuations compared to 2016. The video also covers global economic growth, with a focus on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy and its divergence from other central banks. The discussion extends to interest rate differentials and their impact on currency values, particularly the dollar-yen exchange rate.

What has been a significant factor contributing to the pressure on Asian equity markets?

• The rallying of the dollar

• The decline in oil prices

• The increase in gold prices

• The rise of the euro

How does Standard Chartered view the global economic growth outlook?

• Pessimistic

• Cautiously optimistic

• Highly optimistic

• Indifferent

Which central bank is the BOJ falling behind in terms of interest rate changes?

• European Central Bank (ECB)

• Bank of England (BOE)

• Federal Reserve (Fed)

• Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

What is the expected monetary policy stance of Japan over the next 12 months?

• Complete overhaul

• Significant easing

• Significant tightening

• Unchanged

What is Japan struggling to achieve with the yen?

• Weakening the yen

• Pegging the yen to the dollar

• Stabilizing the yen

• Strengthening the yen